New owner to be question

[dtkennney]

I put a down payment for a 2014 RT. I currently ride a Honda. I will need to trade in my 2 wheeler to afford the RT. My question is:

Have any of you who went from a two wheeler to an RT missed your bike or regretted giving it up?

 

[cuznjohn]

regret

I put a down payment for a 2014 RT. I currently ride a Honda. I will need to trade in my 2 wheeler to afford the RT. My question is:

Have any of you who went from a two wheeler to an RT missed your bike or regretted giving it up?

in a way i do, but only because the bunch of people i ride with are still on 2 wheels and with them i always tend to be holding up the rear of the pack. and one friend in particular has a habit to hang back to make sure all is good with me and than he has to catch up to the rest of the guys. other than that when i ride alone i am more than happy with the spyder other than the heat issues

 

[beanoil]

I went from a Honda ST1300 to a 2012 RT-S. And yes, I did regret it ...................
FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 2 MINUTES.... :roflblack:
Seriously, it is a much different experience, but one that I was ready for. The Spyder has more "road presence" and I've noticed fewer stupid moves by cagers since I've been on it. I have found I'm a better rider on it.

 

[ValCruzSpyder]

Same here

I went from a Honda ST1300 to a 2012 RT-S. And yes, I did regret it ...................
FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 2 MINUTES.... :roflblack:
Seriously, it is a much different experience, but one that I was ready for. The Spyder has more "road presence" and I've noticed fewer stupid moves by cagers since I've been on it. I have found I'm a better rider on it.

:agree: Could not have said it better!!!!

 

[Don in E Texas]

Your other thread

I was busy with a reply to your other post --- then saw this one. Congratulations on your purchase! I know you and your boss will enjoy the new ride.

Myself - I just was not comfortable anymore on two wheels and when the Spyder came along, I purchased one. Glad I did as it has helped me "Keep My Knees In The Breeze". I also had a Honda (Goldwing) that I was not comfortable on any more and sold it a few years ago.

The 'wing' is too large a bike for my wife to ride; but she can handle our Spyder without any problem. Oh, maybe I should not have said that -- might be reason for TWO Spyders at your home. nojoke

Don

 

[Chupaca]

Not at all..!!

I never test rode or even got near one till the day I bought it and rode it home. Never looked back nor missed the wing. After ryding for a year now I can keep up with anyone outside of some of the crotch rockets. If you haven't test ryden I strongly recommend it...but then yours is in the making...congrats and welcome..!! :thumbup:

 

[bill51]

not a bit :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Nope...nope...nopeity nope! :2thumbs:

 

[bikeguy]

I was riding a BMW R1100RT which got to be a little too heavy and too tall especially when riding 2-up. Bought the 2010 RT and we have been very happy with it. My wife loves it and I consider it to be the best touring machine I've ever owned. I kept the BMW when I bought the RT but found I wasn't riding it much and, when a friend wanted to buy it, I sold it. But, yes, I missed riding 2 wheels.

At 75, I didn't think I was too old to ride a 2-wheeler but I got to thinking that if I didn't ever ride one I might get to be too old and that bothered me. I had a chance to buy a very low mileage, well maintained 2003 BMW F650CS at a decent price so I bought it. The CS is a light, short, very maneuverable, single. It is not a touring bike by any stretch of the imagination but, for short rides to breakfast or lunch with a small group or just a little 50 - 100 mile ride to clear my head, it is a blast to ride. I didn't really realize how much I really missed two wheels until I got back on two wheels. Now, when I ride solo, I almost always ride the BMW.

I'm really glad we got the Spyder. I doubt that my wife would even be riding with me if not for it. She was tired of being dropped and worried that the next time it happened might be in traffic where something serious could happen. We both love touring on the RT or just taking short rides around home 2-up. At the same time, I'm glad I got the BMW and I'm really enjoying being on 2 wheels again when I'm riding solo. So, my advice, for what it's worth: I think you'll love the Spyder but, if you are worried that you may miss the 2 wheeler, try to find a way to keep it or maybe buy a cheaper one so you can still ride 2 wheels also. Two wheels and three wheels are distinctly different pleasures. I don't want to give up either one.

Cotton

 

[MidLifeCrisis]

in a way i do, but only because the bunch of people i ride with are still on 2 wheels and with them i always tend to be holding up the rear of the pack. and one friend in particular has a habit to hang back to make sure all is good with me and than he has to catch up to the rest of the guys. other than that when i ride alone i am more than happy with the spyder other than the heat issues

Twist that grip on the right more! :roflblack:


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[Dan McNally]

Only on the day I bought it, on the 45 mile ride home from the dealer on a twisty rode . . . my head exploded at every sharp turn. But once I learned how to ride a Spyder, I haven't missed a two-wheel ride since, not one bit.

 

[ARtraveler]

I rode assorted two wheelers since 1965--over forty of them. I sold my Kawi Vulcan LTD 2000cc to buy my first :spyder2:, a 2008. I did miss two wheeling a bit and ended up purchasing a brand new 2009 Vulcan LTD 900 cc again in 2010. This was not to replace the :spyder2: but to suppliment it.


I ran into some serious arthritic and hip issues in 2012--which made safe driving of two wheels an issue for me. I traded the Vulcan in on another :ani29:--this time for akspyderlady.


Bottom line--no regrets. I am sure you will find the same.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

I've always been on 2 wheels over the many years that I have owned motorcycles. I was not a very big fan of sport bikes as I always rode a cruiser type bike. Was a Honda owner for alot of years and was turned on to my last bike, a Triumph Rocket. It was a mean and fast bike that always drew a croud when stopping for gas or riding to bike events. Was never tempted to own a Hardley even though most of my riding friends bought Hardleys in their later years. A local dealership some years ago gave out demo rides for the Can-am Spyders and was somewhat impressed with the handling and comfort even though the demo ride was over after maybe a couple miles of riding. But to tell the truth was not willing to give up the 2 wheels for 3 as yet. In this time frame my right knee has been giving me more trouble as I got older and finally decided to look into the Can-Am Spyder as possible my last bike to purchase as my retirement years was quick approaching. Finally took the plunge in March of this year and traded the Rocket in on a 2012 RTS. I think I got a good deal overall. I did miss the Rocket for maybe a month or so but the Spyder has really been a good touring bike. Since I wanted to travel more when I did retire, this bike was a perfect bike to travel on. Even my wife rides with me more since I got the Spyder. She rarely rode with me much on all my other bikes so this Spyder has really turned her on to going with me more as it is a very comfortable ride. After 300 or 400 miles of riding I used to be wiped out and tired, but now with the Spyder I rarely feel that way. So it is a good match for me and the wife. I'm really excited about the 2014 RT but I'm going to sit back and enjoy my 2012 RTS while I see how the 2014 pan out.

 

[cuznjohn]

power

Twist that grip on the right more! :roflblack:


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my bmw had 140 hp to the rear wheel and i still had a hard time keeping up with them

 

[spyderdmb1621]

New Owner to be question

Great Question- here is what i did, I owned in the past a VROD, Street Glide, Spyder RS then an RT- Then went to Goldwing, The Goldwing is THE BEST BIKE OUT THERE FOR TOURING. BUT…..
After the news release of the 14s RTS i traded it in fir an RTS (patiently waiting) will i miss it? Sure will but feature and technology wise ill appreciate the RTS- you can't beat up the gold wing engine, the best out there, way i see it, you live once, if the RTS bombs, ill buy another Wing :0

 

[Pennyrick]

I put a down payment for a 2014 RT. I currently ride a Honda. I will need to trade in my 2 wheeler to afford the RT. My question is:

Have any of you who went from a two wheeler to an RT missed your bike or regretted giving it up?

For the first few miles, I miss my '99 Honda Valkyrie Interstate almost every time I ride... I just loved that machine.

My 2012 Spyder RT is my second RT and I love it just as much as the first one.

Different machines for different times in my life... I find the Spyder fulfills my needs as well as being safer to ride and more visible.

Yes, I miss my Valk.

 

[flaggerphil]

I've been street riding off and on since I was 17...1968. I traded in my 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300T to get my RT. There are times I miss leaning when I ride, but whenever I think about getting another two wheeler I take a ride on my Spyder and realize I don't want to go back to two wheels after all. I'm perfectly happy on my Spyder.

 

[OldCowboy]

I sold my Harley Road Glide to buy the :spyder2:. Haven't regretted the decision one single minute.

 

[NancysToy]

Very few have regretted it, but there have been a few. I think that if you have to ask the question, you may not be ready. Take a few test rides. That may be what it takes to convince you.

 

[dtkennney]

Thanks for all your input.